Production Manager (Experiential)

On Board Experiential Marketing • Los Angeles, CA

59d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A Production Manager here at OBE is responsible for many elements of a given project. For each assigned project/event from start to finish, the production manager is responsible for executing the approved production-specific Scope of Work (in part or in whole) in support of client goals and objectives. Responsibilities also include being in office, onsite, work-related travel, collaborating with and management of other producers (internally and externally), production assistants and production coordinators (depending upon the size and complexity of the project/event), and managing multiple projects/events simultaneously at various stages of activation.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in producing experiential marketing programs and events. Must have BOTH a strong production background and a love for the world of producing killer events.
• Strong and proven relationships in the experiential and event industry.
• Excellent computer skills that include Microsoft Office.
• Positive and proven communication, planning, organizational, time management, delegation, and multi-tasking skillset.
• Ability to prioritize personally and on behalf of a team.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous and very fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Strong client focus.
• Effective and proven problem-solver.
• Ability to manage events of varying size and level of complexity.
• Flexibility in working non-traditional hours (some nights & weekends), as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• This is an in-office position.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Office 365, Google apps, Microsoft Teams and other project management tools is a plus.
• Branding and Fabrication
• Vendors/partners sourcing, selections, and management.
• Print production from the small to large format scales.
• Off-the-shelf to fully custom fabrication projects.
• Utilization of varied substrates and materials.
• Install and maintenance of inventory.
• Project management of all assets via key documents.
• Location layout and design.
• Load-in and out planning and execution.
• Emergency Action Planning
• Health and Safety Planning
• Security - Access Control
• Communications (radio/onsite)
• Staffing and resource planning
• Financials
• Permitting
• Insurance

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of the key production team contacts throughout the project process (through wrap up) with both internal and external teams.
• Oversee and support the day-to-day production activities including the creation, management and reconciliation of task/timelines, budgets, and overall project quality control.
• Coordination of internal teams and external crews/vendors.
• Manage production-related communications and documentation in an efficient and professional manner, maintaining high standards of quality at all times.
• Actively share (in-house) knowledge, know-how, learnings, and expertise, with other OBE team members.
• Source and secure new vendors as deemed necessary in keeping with the company's standard operations procedures.
• Strong coordination and management of confirmed vendors and suppliers, including financial, operational and executional related tasks.
• Coordinate with venue(s) on a per project basis as required to do so.
• Properly implement and execute all applicable insurance, permits and compliance/licensing as required on a per project basis.
• Production and ownership of very detailed operational plans including but not limited to; budgets, workback schedules, staffing plans, production timelines, accessibility, on-site communications, weather preparedness and contingency planning, health and safety plans, and others as required by the project.
• Overall financial management includes budget building, cost research, day-to-day budget management, purchase order deployment, reconciliation and wrap up.
• Handle sensitive information in keeping with all company standard operation procedures.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance
• Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company's performance and your individual performance
• 401(k)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• PTO
• STD/LTD insurance benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees